RIYADH — The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has introduced a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The initiative is designed to integrate halal certification with ESG compliance to strengthen product credibility and promote sector-wide sustainability.
The Halal Mark Track was launched in collaboration with Halal Product Development Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, and THIQAH. According to the Saudi Halal Center, the project aims to align halal product certification with internationally recognized governance and sustainability practices.
The move is part of efforts to position Saudi Arabia as a central hub in the global halal market. By embedding ESG principles into halal certification, the program is intended to reinforce trust in certified products and improve their competitiveness across regional and international markets.
The partnership focuses on establishing an advanced framework to evaluate halal products and services based on clear criteria. This is expected to help manufacturers and service providers comply with quality and sustainability requirements, supporting their ability to meet evolving market demands.
Organizations that qualify for the Halal Mark Track will be able to demonstrate adherence to both halal and ESG benchmarks. This is anticipated to improve operational efficiency and support expansion into new markets.
The initiative also reflects broader economic and regulatory shifts in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening the halal sector. It supports local and international entities seeking to align with the Kingdom’s approved halal standards while maintaining ESG compliance.
By combining regulatory oversight with development partnerships, the Halal Mark Track represents a strategic step toward enhancing the structure and transparency of halal certification processes in line with global trends.